In a unique reversal of trends, where Disney is known for transforming their animated classics into live-action masterpieces, the team behind ‘Scott Pilgrim’ has opted to flip the script. Taking the iconic stars from the globally acclaimed live-action film, they’re breathing life into an animated rendition of the original graphic novels. Titled “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” fans can buckle up for a nostalgic trip on Netflix this autumn.
The teaser for this exciting series promises a harmonious blend of the graphic novel’s quirky visual aesthetics with the unmistakable charm of the film’s star-studded cast. This eight-episode journey will plunge viewers back into the tumultuous yet whimsical world of Scott, as he grapples with the challenges of being a young adult: romance, band gigs, and, of course, those epic video game-style showdowns.
A constellation of original stars grace this animated venture, including Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, and Ellen Wong. Taking the director’s chair for the series is Abel Gongora, while Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski pair up as both writers and showrunners.
Mark your calendars – “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is set to launch on Netflix on November 17. For a taste of what’s to come, check out the teaser now!
Here’s the synopsis:
Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.
